Mark Risley is an Emmy-winning director and producer specializing in children's film and television. With a passion for creating engaging, high-quality content, Risley has shaped some of the most beloved series and films enjoyed by audiences worldwide.
He began his career as an animator, eventually joining Klasky Csupo's story department for the Kids' Choice Award-winning film The Rugrats Movie. His career quickly gained momentum as he produced and directed iconic shows, including the Emmy Award-winning series Rugrats, the Emmy-nominated The Wild Thornberrys, the Annie Award-nominated Rocket Power, and the three-time Primetime Emmy-nominated series As Told By Ginger.
After six successful years at Klasky Csupo, Risley transitioned to DreamWorks, where he directed Father of the Pride for NBC Television. His diverse credits include directing Tak & the Power of Juju for Nickelodeon, The Mr. Men Show for Cartoon Network, NFL Rush Zone, Disney's Yo-kai Watch, and the series Space Racers, developed in partnership with NASA and Space Camp, which earned the 2015 American Public Television Award for Excellence in Broadcasting.
In 2021, Risley completed production on Flower of the Dawn, a film for M.Y.R.A. Entertainment. He is currently directing the innovative animation/live-action hybrid TV series I'M GOOD!.
He began his career as an animator, eventually joining Klasky Csupo's story department for the Kids' Choice Award-winning film The Rugrats Movie. His career quickly gained momentum as he produced and directed iconic shows, including the Emmy Award-winning series Rugrats, the Emmy-nominated The Wild Thornberrys, the Annie Award-nominated Rocket Power, and the three-time Primetime Emmy-nominated series As Told By Ginger.
After six successful years at Klasky Csupo, Risley transitioned to DreamWorks, where he directed Father of the Pride for NBC Television. His diverse credits include directing Tak & the Power of Juju for Nickelodeon, The Mr. Men Show for Cartoon Network, NFL Rush Zone, Disney's Yo-kai Watch, and the series Space Racers, developed in partnership with NASA and Space Camp, which earned the 2015 American Public Television Award for Excellence in Broadcasting.
In 2021, Risley completed production on Flower of the Dawn, a film for M.Y.R.A. Entertainment. He is currently directing the innovative animation/live-action hybrid TV series I'M GOOD!.